Dairy-Free Mango Sticky Rice

Instructions

1. 1Rinse the 1 cup Sweet sticky rice thoroughly under cold running water until the water runs clear. Place the rinsed 1 cup Sweet sticky rice in a large bowl and cover it with at least 5.08 cm (5 cm) of cold water. Let the rice soak for a minimum of 4 hours, or preferably overnight, at room temperature.
2. 2Drain the soaked 1 cup Sweet sticky rice using a fine-mesh sieve, discarding the soaking water. Transfer the drained rice to a steamer basket. Place the steamer basket over a pot of boiling water (heated to 100°C / 100°C), ensuring the water does not touch the bottom of the basket. Cover the steamer and steam the rice over high heat for 30 to 40 minutes, or until the grains are translucent, tender, and sticky when pressed.
3. 3While the rice is steaming, prepare the main coconut sauce. In a medium saucepan, combine 1 can of the Coconut milk, the 1/2 cup Sugar, and the 1/4 tsp Salt. Heat the mixture over medium heat (approximately 148.9-176.7°C / 150-175°C) while stirring continuously until the 1/2 cup Sugar is completely dissolved. Bring the sauce to a gentle simmer and continue to simmer for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally. Remove from heat and set aside.
4. 4In a small separate saucepan, gently heat the remaining 1 can of Coconut milk over low heat (approximately 93.33-121.1°C / 95-120°C) for about 3-5 minutes, just until it is warm. Do not boil this coconut milk. Remove from heat and set aside.
5. 5Once the 1 cup Sweet sticky rice is cooked, immediately transfer it to a large mixing bowl. Pour the warm main coconut sauce (from the medium saucepan) over the rice. Gently fold the sauce into the rice using a spoon or spatula until the rice is evenly coated and has absorbed most of the liquid. Cover the bowl and let the sticky rice rest for at least 15 minutes to allow the flavors to meld and the rice to fully absorb the sauce.
6. 6While the rice is resting, peel the 2 large Fresh mangoes. Carefully slice the peeled 2 large Fresh mangoes into 0.635 cm (0.6 cm) thick pieces, avoiding the pit.
7. 7To serve, scoop portions of the warm mango sticky rice onto individual plates. Arrange the sliced 2 large Fresh mangoes alongside the rice. Drizzle each serving with a spoonful of the warm coconut milk (from the small saucepan).

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